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8. Complete with "L" brackets on corners. Add gifts and deliver!

DIY Sheet Metal Gift Trays

November 27, 2017 Brittany Bailey 1 Comment

DIY Sheet Metal Gift Trays The holidays are fast approaching and it's time to start thinking about gift giving ideas! Gift trays are a great way deliver gifts to your friends, neighbors or teachers. The best part of a gift tray is it can be reused for anything they want and … [Read more...]

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Five Great Tips to Grout a Shower

5 Great Tips to Grout a Shower

March 2, 2016 Decor Adventures 5 Comments

At first, tiling a space in your home can seem overwhelming and confusing, but it doesn't have to be. Doing a tile project on your own can save you a lot of money and give you a lot of satisfaction.  Recently we renovated an entire bathroom in our basement that included tiling … [Read more...]

caulking, Decor Adventures, DIY, Tile

Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame | Pretty Handy Girl

Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame

December 7, 2015 Brittany Bailey 8 Comments

I was really inspired by Laura Putnam's new book: DIY Rustic Modern Metal Crafts. I love the look of aged galvanized metal and knew that our home needed more of it. Today I'll share with you a tutorial to create your own Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame, inspired by Laura's … [Read more...]

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How to Caulk Like a Pro

How to Caulk Like a Pro

October 4, 2015 Brittany Bailey 11 Comments

Knowing how to caulk is a valuable DIY skill. A good looking caulk bead can turn a mediocre trim job into one that looks like a professional installed it. Replacing caulking around your home can also help you save money on heating and cooling. Replacing cracked and worn caulk in … [Read more...]

caulking, Home & Auto Maintenance, repair

clean wall with TSP

Tile Setting Marble Tiles without Thinset Mortar

February 9, 2015 Brittany Bailey 28 Comments

You may remember years ago when I installed Smart Tile adhesive tiles in our laundry room. Well, truth be told, they weren't looking so smart after 3 years and a water leak. I had a few leftover marble subway tiles from our kitchen backsplash and decided to use them to freshen up … [Read more...]

backsplash, caulking, Home & Auto Maintenance, laundry room, Tile, Tutorial

How to Caulk Cracks | Pretty Handy Girl

Day 29 – Caulk Cracks in Siding and Trim

October 29, 2014 Brittany Bailey 11 Comments

One of the best thing you can do to save money is to prevent water from getting through your home's exterior. Now is a good time to walk around your home and look for gaps and cracks around doors, windows, trim and siding. If you see any, I'll show you super quick way to caulk … [Read more...]

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Fabric Backed Open Kitchen Cabinets – DIY on a Dime the Tutorial

February 15, 2012 Brittany Bailey 121 Comments

I'm back to show you the updates I made to my kitchen. Remember the plans I shared with you? These fabric backed cabinets made the kitchen new. Well, they have been implemented and I LOVE the results! Best of all, the materials I bought cost me under $25 and that included … [Read more...]

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Tool Tutorial Friday – How to Use a Caulk Gun

January 13, 2012 Brittany Bailey 31 Comments

You know the old saying, "No question is a dumb question." Well, I have to say that about this tutorial, "No tutorial is a dumb tutorial." I realize that a caulk gun isn't a big scary power tool, and yet I still think learning how to use a caulk gun is a very valuable skill … [Read more...]

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Caulking and Painting the Board and Batten

August 15, 2011 Brittany Bailey 15 Comments

If you are just joining me and missed the tutorial for building board and batten moulding, you can view that tutorial HERE. Today I want to show you how to hide the holes, seams and how to paint the board and batten moulding. Plus, how I paint the wall so it looks more like wood … [Read more...]

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An Artist’s Inspiration Board from an Old Window

July 7, 2011 Brittany Bailey 19 Comments

Hey guys, today I'm dishing up a triple dose of posts for you. I've been busy, really busy, super busy! And you don't know the half of it. As you are reading this, I'm on my way home from California. I flew out to surprise my little sister for her birthday. She and her husband … [Read more...]

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Door & Picket Fence Nightstand – I "Picked It" from the Trash

August 2, 2010 Brittany Bailey 61 Comments

My best friend from elementary school will be flying in today from New York. I have a sweet little retreat all made up for her in our guest room. I promise to post pictures of the whole room in the near future (when the sun – and sons – cooperate with me.)  Our guest room is … [Read more...]

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Closet Reading Nook | Pretty Handy Girl

When is a Closet not a Closet? Reading Nook Transformation!

June 29, 2010 Brittany Bailey 165 Comments

Come see this Closet Reading Nook Transformation! Learn how I turned this closet into a Reading Nook in a weekend. This area could also become a built-in desk area at a later date. When is a Closet not a Closet? Reading Nook Transformation! Have you seen all those cute … [Read more...]

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Hi, I'm Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl. I like the smell of coffee and sawdust in the morning. I live to break stereotypes and empower you to take on your own DIY project.

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